This role offers a commercially-driven Legal Counsel the chance to partner with a global leader in life sciences, managing high-value agreements that directly impact the delivery of life-changing medicines. You will play a pivotal role in negotiating complex contracts and providing pragmatic legal solutions that drive Lonza’s growth and operational success.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
Lead Complex Negotiations: Drive the drafting and negotiation of high-value development and manufacturing services agreements (CDMO) and procurement contracts with global counterparties.
Partner with the Business: Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Business Development, and Project Management, translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice.
Support Global Operations: Provide ongoing legal guidance on the operation and management of existing agreements to ensure commercial objectives are met and risks are mitigated.
Enable Commercial Growth: Collaborate with the global legal team to streamline contract lifecycles and assist in the review of marketing and promotional materials.
Foster Cross-Functional Relationships: Quickly establish strong networks within our UK and international departments to deeply understand Lonza’s business model and technology.
Conduct Strategic Research: Stay ahead of evolving legal landscapes by researching specific issues to provide high-quality, proactive advice to stakeholders.
Contribute to Team Culture: Maintain high standards and a positive attitude under tight deadlines, ensuring the legal function remains an agile and approachable partner to the business.
What we are looking for:
Qualified Legal Expert: You are a qualified UK Solicitor, ideally with 3–5 years’ PQE and a solid background from a reputable law firm or an in-house legal team.
Commercial Specialist: Proven experience negotiating high-value, complex commercial agreements across both national and international jurisdictions.
Pharma Insight: Prior experience within a pharmaceutical or biotech environment is highly desirable and will help you hit the ground running.
Effective Communicator: Exceptional ability to deliver common-sense legal advice to non-lawyers and build rapport with diverse stakeholders globally.
Agile & Resilient: You thrive under pressure, meeting tight deadlines with high-quality work while maintaining a sense of humor and a professional demeanor.
Business Acumen: A pragmatic approach to law; you understand how to balance legal protection with the commercial need to drive results and close deals.
Collaboration-Focused: A team player who embodies the One Lonza values and is eager to make a positive, proactive contribution to a world-class legal department.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
